Shoreditch Design Triangle highlights at London Design Festival

Here’s our pick of the best from Shoreditch Design Triangle, including the London Design Fair:

LEE BROOMBritish talent Lee Broom knows how to put on an Insta-friendly show, and his latest lighting installation ‘Kaleidoscopia’ promises a total transformation of his Shoreditch showroom. Enter to discover a reflective space, featuring his popular ‘Orion’ pendants, new pieces and a series of striking optical illusions. 17–22 September, 95 Rivington Street, EC2A. leebroom.com

Emily Forgot

EMILY FORGOT X CITIZENMThere’s always something to spot outside citizenM’s Shoreditch outpost and, this year, artist and designer Emily Forgot – best known for her series of architectural ‘assemblages’ – has installed a vibrant maze at the hotel’s entrance. Named ‘Never Lost’, it’s a playful interaction of the physical and fantastical. 14–30 September, 6 Holywell Lane, EC2A. emilyforgot.co.uk

Kam Ce Kam

KAM CE KAM Launching with a pop-up, this furniture brand is the brainchild of Jehanara Knowles, who grew up between New Delhi and London. By reimagining traditional craft techniques through a contemporary lens, she shines a light on modern Indian design. 17–22 September, 30 Redchurch Street, E1. kamcekam.com

HEM Head to the Redchurch Room where the Stockholm-based brand has 100 limited-edition products, entitled ‘Hem at Play’. Its pinnacle is Dutch designer Bertjan Pot’s ‘The Incredible House of Cards’, offering a whimsical take on his much-loved motif. 17–21 September, 38 Redchurch Street, E2. hem.com

ROSSANA ORLANDIThe conversation around plastic is rarely positive but that needs to change, says Italian gallerist Rossana Orlandi. At this year’s Milan Design Week, she launched a recycled plastic design competition as part of her ‘Guiltless Plastic’ initiative. See the winning projects and hear her speak at Istituto Marangoni on the opening morning.19–22 September, 30 Fashion Street, E1. guiltlessplastic.com

Filigrana Light by Sebastian Wrong for Established & Sons

ESTABLISHED & SONSShowcasing new interpretations of pieces from the likes of Konstantin Grcic and Sebastian Wrong, the firm’s apartment will be transformed into a multi-sensory space: ‘Our doors are wide open for designers to revisit their work’. 17–21 September, 7 Tilney Court, EC1V. establishedandsons.com

LONDON DESIGN FAIRMore than 500 exhibitors draw design devotees to Brick Lane’s Old Truman Brewery for this four-day festival highlight. It’s a truly international affair, with 40 countries showcasing furniture and products in the heart of east London’s creative hub. Here’s what’s new – and what not to miss. 19-22 September. Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln, Spitalfields, London E1. londondesignfair.co.uk

Draga Auriel Photography: Riccardo Gasperoni

CROSSOVERSOrganised by local curators, Adorno is a virtual treasure trove that offers a direct linkto designers. Presenting new initiative ‘Crossovers’, the network uses its connections to curate 11 exhibitions coordinated by country, aiming to start a wider conversation about cultural heritage. ELLE Decoration’s BethanRyder will chair a discussion on 20 September, 7pm, the Institut Français, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7. institut-francais.org,uk

INTERNATIONAL CRAFT PAVILIONFollowing in the wake of the British Craft Pavilion – which received a warm welcome following its debut three years ago – this newly extended exhibition space is a celebration of global craftsmanship in all its forms, starting with South American design initiatives such as México Territorio Creativo and Allpa Peru.

MATERIAL OF THE YEARNow in its third year, this show explores the creative potential of just one material. Chiming very much with our eco-aware times, this year its eye is trained firmly on the future of biomaterials – a complex array of agriculturally derived resources – with four forward-looking examples placed under the spotlight.

The Sit Still Studio at London Design Fair

ASSOCIATE PRIZE The London Design Fair team has awarded two talents from the annual New Designers London showcase a much-coveted stand.Coming out on top is The Sit Still Studio, which crafts playful pieces in Wales using organic sheep’s wool and local ash, along with Italian start-up High Society, whose sleek plant-based lighting is a brilliant lesson in sustainable design.

Drummonds Baby Tyne bath in copper nickel

ELLE Decoration x The Bathroom Gallery If you’ve found fresh inspiration in our supplement with this month’s issue, don’t miss this year’s London Design Fair, when ELLE Decoration will present the festival’s first-ever event dedicated to bathrooms. Occupying a coveted second-floor spot among the industrial charm of the Old Truman Brewery, ‘The Bathroom Gallery’ is a curated edit of bold and brilliant ideas from the likes of NIC Design, Roca, Laufen, West One and more.

Our bespoke exhibition, designed by inventive architectural artist Ioana Lupascu, accords each of the participating 16 brands a customisable ten-square-metre-space in which to present their collection, framed by a choice of six wall configurations in hues from ‘Ammonite’ to ‘Radicchio’ selected by colour communication experts Calzada Fox. Offering a curated glimpse into the future of the bathroom, this democratic approach to display will command some creative thinking from its most innovative brands. Read more about The Bathroom Gallery here

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